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Three Myths of Internet Governance: Making Sense of Networks, Governance and Regulation
Three Myths of Internet Governance Making Sense of Networks Governance and Regulation Author:Richard Collins The Internet is a global medium that defies and sometimes even replaces established media, yet ideas about it are largely biased by a U.S. perspective. This book draws on European and African examples to challenge three established myths about the Internet: that the market can decide its future path; that the Internet is different from “legacy... more »” media; and that national governance is unimportant. Based on extensive empirical research (including interviews and participant observation in international governance at a United Nations World Summit), Three Myths of Internet Governance will appeal to media studies scholars and students, policy makers, and regulators.« less